Math Problem Statement

Use the table of values to calculate the derivative of the function at the given point. Find d/dx [f(g(x))] at x = 6.

Solution

The problem is asking for the derivative ddxf(g(x))\frac{d}{dx} f(g(x)) at x=6x = 6, using the given table of values.

This requires the application of the chain rule, which states that:

ddxf(g(x))=f(g(x))g(x)\frac{d}{dx} f(g(x)) = f'(g(x)) \cdot g'(x)

We need to evaluate this at x=6x = 6.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. From the table, when x=6x = 6, we have:

    • g(6)=6g(6) = 6
    • g(6)=5g'(6) = 5
  2. Now, we need f(g(6))f'(g(6)). Since g(6)=6g(6) = 6, we find f(6)f'(6) from the table:

    • f(6)=6f'(6) = 6
  3. Applying the chain rule: ddxf(g(x))x=6=f(g(6))g(6)=f(6)g(6)=65=30\frac{d}{dx} f(g(x))\bigg|_{x=6} = f'(g(6)) \cdot g'(6) = f'(6) \cdot g'(6) = 6 \cdot 5 = 30

Thus, the derivative ddxf(g(x))\frac{d}{dx} f(g(x)) at x=6x = 6 is 30.

Would you like further details or have any other questions?


Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the chain rule in calculus, and how is it applied?
  2. How would the solution change if the function g(x)g(x) had different values at x=6x = 6?
  3. Can you compute ddxg(f(x))\frac{d}{dx} g(f(x)) at x=6x = 6 using the same table?
  4. How would you find the second derivative of f(g(x))f(g(x)) at x=6x = 6?
  5. How do the values of f(x)f'(x) and g(x)g'(x) impact the rate of change of the composition f(g(x))f(g(x))?

Tip: Always remember to apply the chain rule when dealing with composite functions!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Chain Rule
Derivatives of Composite Functions

Formulas

Chain Rule: d/dx f(g(x)) = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 or early college level